Dr. Michael Antony Jukes MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
300 Beach Dr NE Saint Petersburg FL, 33701About
Dr. Michael Jukes practices Geriatric Medicine in Saint Petersburg, FL. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Jukes works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Univ of London, Univ Coll, Sch of Med (See -) 1967
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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